Krefeld to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Krefeld (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 59 km by road, with a driving time of about 51 min. The straight-line distance is 42 km (26 miles); Wuppertal lies to the ESE of Krefeld.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Krefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 42 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 59 km | 51 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Krefeld to Wuppertal would cost roughly 126–165 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 59 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Krefeld and Wuppertal is at 51.3° N, 6.86° E.
The nearest town is Ratingen, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 21 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Krefeld from Wuppertal?
By car it is 59 km, with a driving time of about 51 min. The straight-line distance between Krefeld and Wuppertal is 42 kilometres (26 miles or 22 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Krefeld to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 59 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Krefeld?
Wuppertal lies to the ESE (102°) as seen from Krefeld.
How long is a flight from Krefeld to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Krefeld to Wuppertal cost?
Over 59 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Krefeld to Wuppertal would cost roughly 126–165 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |
Distances from Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |